ZIP code 18640
Where is ZIP code 18640?
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 18640 belongs to Pittston, Pennsylvania in Luzerne County. 18640 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 16,581 people live in the 18640 area, where the median household income is $60,862. The closest ZIP codes are 18642 (Duryea, 2.6 mi northeast), 18641 (Pittston, 3.3 mi northeast) and 18644 (Wyoming, 3.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 18640 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pittston |
| Also accepted | Hughestown, Inkerman, Jenkins Township, Jenkins Twp, Pittston Township, Pittston Twp, Port Griffith, Yatesville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 41.3175, -75.7885 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 186 |
Population and income in 18640
| Population | 16,581 · higher than 86% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 594 · higher than 65% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.6 years · lower than 70% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $60,862 · lower than 73% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,788 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $147,500 · lower than 74% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $959 a month |
| Housing units | 8,125 |
| Households | 7,479 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 42% |
| Land area | 27.92 sq mi (plus 0.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 18640. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 18640
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18642 | Duryea, PA | 2.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 18641 | Pittston, PA | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 18644 | Wyoming, PA | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 18643 | Pittston, PA | 4.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 18518 | Old Forge, PA | 4.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 18705 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 4.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 18653 | Ransom, PA | 5.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 18710 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 18711 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 18762 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5.7 mi SW | Unique |
| 18764 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5.7 mi SW | Unique |
| 18765 | Wilkes Barre, PA | 5.7 mi SW | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 18640 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 18640
123 MAIN ST
PITTSTON PA 18640
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HUGHESTOWN, INKERMAN, JENKINS TOWNSHIP, JENKINS TWP, PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, PITTSTON TWP, PORT GRIFFITH and YATESVILLE as the city name for 18640. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (18640-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 18640?
- 18640 is a Pittston, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Hughestown, Inkerman, Jenkins Township, Jenkins Twp, Pittston Township, Pittston Twp, Port Griffith and Yatesville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 18640 in?
- ZIP code 18640 is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 18640 in?
- 18640 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 18640?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 18640 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 18640?
- About 16,581 people live in ZIP code 18640, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 18640?
- The median household income in 18640 is $60,862 a year, lower than 73% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 18640?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 18640 are 18642 (Duryea, 2.6 miles), 18641 (Pittston, 3.3 miles), 18644 (Wyoming, 3.4 miles) and 18643 (Pittston, 4.2 miles).